Night owls will find plenty of things to do in New Zealand. A huge variety of bars and clubs are located all over the country, with the largest concentration found in urban centres.

In Auckland, some of the best nightlife can be found in the Parnell and Ponsonby neighbourhoods. Not only home to some of the best cafés and restaurants in Auckland, these areas also boast a wonderful array of welcoming bars and chic clubs. To find out more about Auckland nightlife, download our free Auckland pocket guide.

New Zealand’s capital also boasts a healthy bar scene, with numerous nightspots found throughout the city. From laid-back bars to cool nightclubs, there’s always somewhere to go once the sun sets in Wellington.

Thanks to its large student population, Dunedin boasts a wide variety of bars and clubs to check out. It also boasts a vibrant music scene, with live acts taking to the stage at venues across the city throughout the week.

If you fancy a movie, keep in mind that Tuesday is a good day to go to the cinema in New Zealand. Ticket prices are reduced in many movie theatres throughout the country on ‘Super Tuesdays’.

So whether you’re a party animal or a movie buff, you’ll find plenty of things to do in New Zealand at night.